Another set of components to having success with ST is an understanding of the phases of lifting.
Concentric
Isometric
Eccentric
Concentric - when the muscle is contracting or shortening, as in the lifting phase of a bicep curl.
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I have been doing some form of Strength Training serially (on for many months, then off for a while). Originally it was to build strength for performance in sports, then just for recreation (I enjoy how my body feels when I am lifting consistent... Read more